National Pancake Day Returns With Goal To Raise $3 Million For Shriners Hospitals And Other Local Charities

WHAT: For the eighth consecutive year, IHOP® restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Shriners Hospitals and other local charities.

WHY: For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Shriners Hospitals. IHOP hopes to raise $3 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $13 million. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit http://www.ihoppancakeday.com.

WHEN: TUESDAY, February 5, 2013, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

National Pancake Day Fun Facts:

IHOP served four million free pancakes on National Pancake Day 2012 and pancake lovers donated more than $3 million to children's charities.

All of the free pancakes served on National Pancake Day 2012 would create a stack nearly 16 miles high.